Eight days allows a fuller Ladakh without rushing. This plan runs from Leh to Nubra to Pangong and back, then adds a western-route day to Alchi and Lamayuru. It leaves out Tso Moriri, which needs additional days.
Who it suits: travellers who want variety, groups of friends and families with confident teenagers. Pace: four lighter days and four longer driving days. Seasonal tweaks: from June to September the plan is as written. In May and October, expect cold nights and some closed camps. In winter, the plan changes completely.
The shape of the week. The first three days are about settling into Leh and seeing its monasteries. The middle days take you over Khardung La and to Pangong. The last days bring you back and add a lower-altitude day to the west. Making it easier. Start early on pass days and plan rest in the afternoons. If you want a calmer trip, drop Pangong and add a night in Nubra. If you want a longer trip, add Tso Moriri.
Getting around. Private taxis cover all stages, so you rarely need to arrange anything yourself. This is the route of our Classic Ladakh tour. For a different pace, ask us to remove a stop.
